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CB-CHT-100Legal-aid form

Motion to Transfer Venue and Notice of Hearing

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This form is used to ask the court to move a civil case from one court location to another. It requires the person filing it to state why the current location is not proper or why another location would be better for everyone involved.

The court describes it as: To move civil case from one court to another. Must set hearing, notify other party. Not for family law or Justice Court.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party believes a civil case should be heard in a different county or court location than the one it was originally filed in. It must also set a date and time for a hearing on the motion.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the party asking to transfer the venue, who is either the Plaintiff or the Defendant in the case.
Does this form apply to family law cases?
The form text states that it is not for family law or Justice Court.
What does the form require besides the motion?
The form requires the filer to attach an affidavit and affidavits from at least three other credible people to support the request.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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